Advances in science can benefit everyone, everywhere. WISL aims to help narrow the huge gap between what is known scientifically about health and wellness, and what individuals and society actually practice. This includes advocating steps we can all take to maintain and improve personal and community health: learning about the nutrients we gain from specific foods, knowing what to consume carefully and in moderation, and participating in activities that will help keep our bodies healthy. Understanding the links between science and health is an important part of being science literate. What is more important is to act wisely on what we learn. For example, perhaps we can modify Wisconsin's cultural addiction to brats, beer, and brandy by accepting the scientific findings about obesity and alcoholism, thereby enjoying these local traditions in moderation.